Sturt's Steps vs Hidden Australia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sturt's Steps
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Self-guided tours for Sturt's Steps Touring Route in Corner Country Outback NSW. Download this app as your companion when traveling in Corner Country. Includes downloadable audio tours that work when you are out of range / offline, important safety information, additional links, resources, tourist information, and more. Check out www.visitcornercountry.com.au for more information. See you on the road!
Hidden Australia
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Discover the best of every region with Hidden Gems — a travel companion built to help you Find, Explore, and Enjoy places you’d otherwise miss. From quiet coastal lookouts to tucked-away cafés and weekend road trip stops, Hidden Gems surfaces local favourites and lesser-known spots that don’t always make it into mainstream travel guides. Whether you’re exploring your own backyard or visiting somewhere new, it helps you go beyond the obvious. Plan less, discover more. Open the app and start finding places worth the detour.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sturt's Steps at Free against Hidden Australia's $4.99. Sturt's Steps also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Hidden Australia's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Sturt's Steps is free to download; Hidden Australia costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sturt's Steps ships an update every 9 months, Hidden Australia every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sturt's Steps | Hidden Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MILPARINKA HERITAGE AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED | Matthew Howe |
In-app purchases
Sturt's Steps
No in-app purchases
Hidden Australia
No in-app purchases
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